MCC Standards for Nursing Practice Flashcards
1000 mcg (mg)
1 mg
60 (gr)
1 gr
1 gm (mg)
1000 mg
5 mL (tsp)
1 tsp
1 kg (lb)
2.2 lbs
1 mL (cc)
1 cc
1 oz (mL)
30 mL
DSSP
double tsp
1 qt (liter)
1 liter
1 qt (mL)
1000 mL
1 liter (mL)
1000 mL
How can liquid medications be measured?
calibrated medicine cup, dropper with markings, syringe with needle removed
TB syringe for doses
<1 mL
3 mL syringe for doses
> 1 mL and <3 mL
Average Normal Temp ADULT
98.6F or 37C
Normal Rectal Temp ADULT
1 degree higher than oral
Normal Axillary Temp ADULT
1 degree lower than oral
Normal P ADULT
60-100 beats/minute
Normal R ADULT
12-20 breaths/minute
NORMAL spO2 ADULT
greater than or equal to 92%
Normal BP
100-119/50-79
Prehypertension BP
120-139/80-89
Hypertension BP
> 140/>90
Normal Adult Fluid Requirement
2500 mL/24 hour
Normal Urine Output
greater than or equal to 30mL
Lateral
side lying
Sims
semi prone